Reddwarf
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Sounds kind of nasty. Maybe it’s just me being a dirty old man.
Anyway, the exhaust tips had a lot of grit, tar, grime, and even some paint spots. I tried several ways to clean them. I tried some paint thinner and Bug and Tar remover. The paint thinner did little. The bug and tar remover with some elbow grease helped a lot, but not enough. So I had an epiphany from cleaning pots and pans. I mixed up a slurry of Bar Keeper’s Friend and water. I used an old tooth brush and scrubbed away. Then, I rubbed on Mother’s Mag & Aluminum polish.
Is there a better polish to use for these tips? I think they are steel, not aluminum but I’m not sure. I’m not looking to make them bright, just clean and provide protection for easier cleaning.
Anyway, the exhaust tips had a lot of grit, tar, grime, and even some paint spots. I tried several ways to clean them. I tried some paint thinner and Bug and Tar remover. The paint thinner did little. The bug and tar remover with some elbow grease helped a lot, but not enough. So I had an epiphany from cleaning pots and pans. I mixed up a slurry of Bar Keeper’s Friend and water. I used an old tooth brush and scrubbed away. Then, I rubbed on Mother’s Mag & Aluminum polish.
Is there a better polish to use for these tips? I think they are steel, not aluminum but I’m not sure. I’m not looking to make them bright, just clean and provide protection for easier cleaning.
